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MACHINERY

220032120033 · 07/05/2003 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Coal/ore shovel operator, Shoveler, Power shoveler
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
15.11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2601942

Narrative

EMPLOYEE NOTICED ""SMOKE"" COMING FROM HOUSING ON SHOVEL. EMPLOYEE ACTIVATED THE FIRE SUPPRESSANT SYSTEM IN THE CAB WHICH FOLLED THE CAB CATCHING EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE AND EYES WITH THE MATERIAL. HE WAS TAKEN FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, NO INJURY NOTED, AND RELEASED. DUE TO CONTINUED IRRITATION HE REQUESTED A FOLLOW UP VISIT ON 7/23/03 AND MIEDICATION WAS PRESCRIBED AT THAT TIME. THE 'SMOK

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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